How much oil does your Dog burn?

[Whistler]

Did a search, but didn't get any results on the question as to how much oil usage is considered normal for the S&S 117 engine. My 2008 K-9 has 2200 miles on it and appears to be using approx. 1/4 quart per 1000 miles. I've been using standard 20W-50 but plan to switch to Mobil 1 at my 2500 mile checkup. Does this oil usage sound normal? Thanks.

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[Raywood]

I used 1/3 qt from Daytona, FL to Bremerton, WA during my cross country trip (about 5000 miles).
On my Sturgis trip about the same (about 3500 miles).
Amsoil since the 500 mile change.

 

[Loafington]

Practically all internal combustion engines use oil to some degree. You will know once it becomes excessive.

 

[TLB08K9]

mine uses about 1/3 quart every 2500 miles, although it did seem to go down in this amount since I started using the Seafoam in the oil. Also helped with the top end noise a little too.

 

[rhinoevans]

Never check it. When I change the oil, there is plenty inside the tank, so I guess I'm good. Change every 2,000 miles anyway. Not even sure I could tell looking into the tank if I was 1/3 guart low!

 

[chaingunner]

How much oil would a big dog burn if a big dog did burn oil.....hmmmmmmm.

 

[barhopper]

Not much oil, but burns alot of cash.

 

[Mickeetwo]

Most engines use a little oil when new. I have 9100 miles on my 117 and I haven't added any oil since my 5000 mile service. I also use Mobil 1 V-twin full syn. Not sure what would be normal usage for a new 117. If it keeps using oil I would ask the dealer.

 

[Loafington]

I guess you could think of it in percentages. So, if you went through about a third of a quart (a little over 10 ounces), one would lose about 10 ounces of oil per oil change, that’s if you changed your oil every 2500 - 3000 miles and oil loss remained linear.
Three quarts = 96 ounces. You lose approx 10% of your oil capacity per oil change. No big deal I guess.

Now, I would think that if one was losing 8 ounces per 1000 miles; that seems like a bit much. If the loss remained linear, you would lose 24 ounces in a 3000 mile service interval. If the loss remained constant, one would see a loss in total oil capacity of 25% over 3000 miles.

I know when I change my oil using the oil scavenger; I get approximately 24 ounces or so of crap oil out before the oil looks clean. My guess is that there is about that much oil in the lines; pump, cam case and oil filter housing, etc.

Having said that, if I was losing 8 ounces every 1000 miles, I would not let it go too long. Figuring the numbers above, there would only be a little over a quart in the tank before a 3000 mile service. That doesn't leave much for heat transfer.

 

[Big Ron]

I guess you could think of it in percentages. So, if you went through about a third of a quart (a little over 10 ounces), one would lose about 10 ounces of oil per oil change, that’s if you changed your oil every 2500 - 3000 miles and oil loss remained linear.
Three quarts = 96 ounces. You lose approx 10% of your oil capacity per oil change. No big deal I guess.

Now, I would think that if one was losing 8 ounces per 1000 miles; that seems like a bit much. If the loss remained linear, you would lose 24 ounces in a 3000 mile service interval. If the loss remained constant, one would see a loss in total oil capacity of 25% over 3000 miles.

I know when I change my oil using the oil scavenger; I get approximately 24 ounces or so of crap oil out before the oil looks clean. My guess is that there is about that much oil in the lines; pump, cam case and oil filter housing, etc.

Having said that, if I was losing 8 ounces every 1000 miles, I would not let it go too long. Figuring the numbers above, there would only be a little over a quart in the tank before a 3000 mile service. That doesn't leave much for heat transfer.

I wish I had read this before that last Jack & Coke. Sounds reasonable

 

[TCALZ06]

Did a search, but didn't get any results on the question as to how much oil usage is considered normal for the S&S 117 engine. My 2008 K-9 has 2200 miles on it and appears to be using approx. 1/4 quart per 1000 miles. I've been using standard 20W-50 but plan to switch to Mobil 1 at my 2500 mile checkup. Does this oil usage sound normal? Thanks.

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You are still in the break in period. My K9 used a little during that time.
I switched to amsoil at 5k and I'm now over 10k and haven't used any

 

[bdmridgeback]

I have not used any oil in the last 2100 miles. I am due for an oil change probably next week. I have not noticed any oil usage on my bike since I got it. Before the valve guides went out, it used to blow some smoke from time to time , but not enough to show up in the oil tank.

I would say that a quart every 1000 miles is excessive!

 

[07bigdog]

I've got a 124" S&S in my 07 K9 and have 4100 miles. I changed oil 3 times and never had to add any oil between changes. Using Amsoil 20W50 syn.

 

[EJ]

:crazy: :crazy: Man dat is some good figuring on oil using dogs

I guess you could think of it in percentages. So, if you went through about a third of a quart (a little over 10 ounces), one would lose about 10 ounces of oil per oil change, that’s if you changed your oil every 2500 - 3000 miles and oil loss remained linear.
Three quarts = 96 ounces. You lose approx 10% of your oil capacity per oil change. No big deal I guess.

Now, I would think that if one was losing 8 ounces per 1000 miles; that seems like a bit much. If the loss remained linear, you would lose 24 ounces in a 3000 mile service interval. If the loss remained constant, one would see a loss in total oil capacity of 25% over 3000 miles.

I know when I change my oil using the oil scavenger; I get approximately 24 ounces or so of crap oil out before the oil looks clean. My guess is that there is about that much oil in the lines; pump, cam case and oil filter housing, etc.

Having said that, if I was losing 8 ounces every 1000 miles, I would not let it go too long. Figuring the numbers above, there would only be a little over a quart in the tank before a 3000 mile service. That doesn't leave much for heat transfer.

 

[seatmaker]

Never check it. When I change the oil, there is plenty inside the tank, so I guess I'm good. Change every 2,000 miles anyway. Not even sure I could tell looking into the tank if I was 1/3 guart low!

Ditto

 

[Mad Dog]

I used a quart and a half in the first 5000 miles. Thought I had engine problems. Dealer assured me it would stop using oil. 38K on the motor and I can't see any drop on the stick changing every 5K using Amsoil 20W50. Some motors use oil during breakin.